Mercy Taken From Saul

From A. G. of G. R. Mich, we received the following question: "Please explain II Sam. 7:15 and I Chron. 17:13 in the next issue of the Standard Bearer." The question is enforced by the following argument: "The statement is made in these texts that God took His mercy away from Saul. Therefore, he (Saul) must have had God's favor. If he did not have, it could not be taken away from him". Answer: I am rather certain that an answer to this question appeared in the S.B. a few years ago....